LPN/Medical Assistant - STPN Mandeville

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Mandeville, LA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The LPN/Medical Assistant provides medical assistance to a physician or nurse practitioner and supports patients in a professional, caring, efficient, and compassionate manner. The role includes handling patient phone calls and providing office-based patient care, as well as performing EKGs and CLIA-waived tests as appropriate. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, generally from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with availability needed at 7:30 a.m. when the clinic starts early.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Good working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding.
• Current BLS certification through an ILCOR-provided course; the course must include a manikin check-off.
• Ability to maintain composure under difficult and stressful conditions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently with little supervision.
• Tact and diplomacy in interpersonal skills.
• For LPN candidates: Licensed Practical Nurse diploma from an accredited school and a current Licensed Practical Nursing license.
• For Medical Assistant candidates: Certification from an accredited Medical Assistant program or equivalent on-the-job training consisting of three or more years.
• Good physical health and ability to stand, sit, or walk for long periods; lift at least 50 pounds; and work with a moderate level of noise.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Two to five years of experience in a physician office setting.
• Physician's office experience.
• Experience with EPIC (EMR).
• Experience with insurance processes in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical assistance to the physician or nurse practitioner.
• Provide professional, caring, efficient, and compassionate care to patients.
• Handle patient phone calls and provide care to patients in the office.
• Perform EKGs and CLIA-waived tests as appropriate.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• For LPNs, maintain annual and continuing education credits and keep the nursing license current.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED